Mary Ann Baker

Mary Ann Baker

Mary Ann Baker from Spring Mills, PA was called home to her Lord November 8, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born November 4, 1942, in Bloomsburg, PA to the late Raymond and Mary Pearl Carey. She was preceded in death by her brother David Carey.

Mary Ann was a 1960 graduate of The Benton Joint Area High School and a graduate of Wyoming Seminary School of Business and was employed by HRB Singer, State College early in her adult life.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 65 years, Edward T Baker, her sisters Joan Baxter and Jan Artley, her children Leslie R Baker (Tina), Molly S Ulmer (Jim) and Mary Beth Isom (Rob), eight grandsons and 13 great grandchildren.

Mary Ann was the director of the Saint Luke Methodist Vacation Bible Schools of Coburn, Millheim, and Woodward for several years before she and Ed moved to Watsontown, PA. There, she was an active member of the Delaware Run Wesleyan Church of Watsontown, PA for many years where she served as pianist, women’s director and Sunday School teacher. Throughout her life she directed adult and children’s choirs and she herself was a member of The Heart of Pennsylvania chorus.

Mary Ann opened her home to many and eventually provided an assisted living home where she provided care and comfort to several people.

Mary Ann had a green thumb and was known to spend hours caring for her many flower gardens. She also enjoyed crocheting and made many creations for her family members.

Mary Ann’s faith and family was a driving force in her life. She would take any opportunity to volunteer at her church and spend time with her children and grandchildren.

A Celebration of Mary Ann’s Life will be held at three o’clock on Sunday November 15 at Delaware Run Wesleyan Church Family Life Center, 5570 Musser Lane, Watsontown.